Super Falcons star, Ashleigh Plumptre has revealed that she chose to play for Nigeria instead of the English team due to her Yorùbá origin.
She wanted to connect with her rich heritage and embrace her roots, making a unique decision.
- Football is more than just a game.
- A prominent footballer for Super Falcons.
- Knowing the Yorùbá heritage.
Despite her decision to represent Nigeria, none of the Yorùbá state governors in the South-West recognized or honored her for this choice.
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In the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Ashleigh Plumptre has been a prominent figure in the Super Falcon’s lineup.
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She played a crucial role in securing victories over strong teams like Australia and earning a draw against Canada.
Previously, she played for England’s youth teams, but she decided to play for Nigeria at the senior level.
Ashleigh Plumptre, a talented defender has shown incredible skills on the field.
Ashleigh Plumptre’s father hails from Lagos, and she wanted to explore her Nigerian heritage more deeply through football.
Despite being brought up in a British environment, she sought to experience Nigerian culture and food by joining the Nigerian team.
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The 25-year-old player’s contribution to the Falcons’ success, especially in the victory over Australia, has been remarkable.
She believes that football is more than just a game and was inspired to choose Nigeria, similar to how she joined Leicester because of her hometown’s club.
